A smile is so sexy, yet so warm. When someone genuinely smiles at you, it's the greatest feeling in the world.

I believe we all share a responsibility to build a healthier, more just and prosperous world.

I'm a spiritual person and a religious person. But for me, it's all a personal thing. I'm not someone who'll say, 'This is what I believe, and you should too!' It's more of an internal, quiet, grounded, fulfilling thing for me.

I would never discredit anyone that is working their way up on a show like "American Idol." I think they work so hard overcoming all of the obstacles to get on the show in the first place and then every week they are judged in front of all of America... I give them complete credit for getting up on stage... I think they deserve all the success that they get.

I didn't take the decision [to get married] lightly. I ventured into it realistically. But life takes you places you wouldn't have expected. I'm really content with what was in the cards for me.

I'd say the key to a good relationship is communication .

My mom has always been my support system. She taught me to never give up and to keep pursuing my passions no matter what.